Senior Optical Automation Engineer: Precision Alignment & Testing

a fulfilling; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

a fulfilling seeks an Optical Systems Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for optical alignment, calibration, and test of imaging and optical assemblies. This role bridges optics, motion control, machine vision, and software to enable scalable, repeatable, high-yield manufacturing of optical systems and camera modules.

The candidate will design automated alignment, develop focus/tilt/spacing algorithms, and integrate cameras, light sources, and metrology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• 5+ years experience in optical systems automation or optical manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of optical fabrication, coatings, assembly, and testing methods.
• Familiarity with optical design software (Zemax, Code V) or metrology systems (interferometry, profilometry, MTF testing).
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required (ITAR compliance).
• Strong understanding of Optical alignment principles and tolerancing, Imaging performance metrics (MTF/SFR, distortion, focus), Motion control systems (stages, encoders, actuators).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated optical alignment systems (active and passive)
• Develop focus, centering, tilt, and spacing alignment algorithms
• Integrate cameras, light sources, collimators, targets, and metrology tools
• Develop automation software (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Transition automation from lab to pilot line to production
• Support yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and process stabilization

Job description

a fulfilling seeks an Optical Systems Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for optical alignment, calibration, and test of imaging and optical assemblies. This role bridges optics, motion control, machine vision, and software to enable scalable, repeatable, high-yield manufacturing of optical systems and camera modules.

The candidate will design automated alignment, develop focus/tilt/spacing algorithms, and integrate cameras, light sources, and metrology